2012 Audi TT vs. 2013 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi TT would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi TT weights approximately 124 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi TT (465 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen GTI.
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2012 Audi TT | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | TT | GTI |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1650 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1779 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1349 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |